Folarin Balogun’s club situation has finally been settled as it was announced on Wednesday that he signed with Ligue 1 side AS Monaco from Arsenal in the English Premier League.
Tim Weah has made the move to Italy as it was announced on Saturday that he completed a transfer to Serie A team Juventus from Lille in France’s Ligue 1.
Folarin Balogun set a landmark achievement as Reims shared the points with Angers, while Tim Weah and Lille kept their European hopes alive with a big win over Marseille.
Folarin Balogun has said that making the choice to represent the United States at the international level was a “no-brainer” as he and U.S. Soccer confirmed on Tuesday that FIFA approved his one-time switch to don the uniform of the red, white, and blue.
Reims appeared to be heading for defeat, but a spot-kick from Folarin Balogun did the job as they salvaged a point against Brest to keep them in contention for a European place next season.
Prolific goalscorer Folarin Balogun appears headed for a switch to the USMNT, having arrived in Orlando, where the team is currently training ahead of their Nations League games, just days after withdrawing from the English U21 camp.
Folarin Balogun scored a goal, but it was not enough as Reims fell to Marseille, while Timothy Weah was carried off with a head injury as Lille recorded a win over Toulouse.
Folarin Balogun scored the only goal of the game for Reims as they boosted their hopes of a European place with a win over Monaco. Elsewhere, Timothy Weah went the distance for Lille as they played a thrilling encounter against Lyon.
